WEST AFRICAN PLANTAIN FRITTERS

SERVINGS:3-4West African plantain fritters (known as Titale in Ghana) and can be served on their own or in addition to other snacks as well as soups. A healthy snack for children as well as adults.​INGREDIENTS:

2cm ginger cube

2-3 Plantain (over ripe)

2 cm ginger cube

1 small red onion (sliced)

¼ - ½ Scotch bonnet

1 cup All purpose flour

¼ tsp Salt (for taste)

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:

Oil (for deep frying)

METHOD

PREPARATION

Blend the onion, ginger and chili into a smooth paste.

Peel the plantains and mash up using a fork until smooth free of any lumps, then mix with the spice paste.(Alternatively, blend all together).

Season with salt and then add the flour and mix evenly. The mixture should be a thick consistency but gradually falls off a wooden spoon.

Cook under medium heat. Heat oil in a frying pan.

Using a spoon, scoop the mixture and add to the hot oil, one spoon at a time, leaving space all round each lump (do not overfill the pan as the mixture will spread). If the mixture does not spread, use the back of a spoon to pat it flat.

Fry until the fritter is golden brown in colour on both sides(about 4-5 minutes).

Remove using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil.

Ready to be served.

More information & tips

1)Over ripe plantains contain enough sugar to make this fritters savoury sweet. The young ones will really appreciate the taste.